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M123 BGN

1994 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

181,280 mi
Last recorded181,280 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2010
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Frontera109,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM123 BGN
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2010 181,280 miles

Nearside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2009 177,429 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 177,389 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 177,284 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2008 173,477 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 173,518 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Oct 2008 173,428 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Sep 2007 167,057 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 158,263 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 158,214 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front bull bar insecure from chassis

Pass 28 Sep 2005 152,285 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

flaky corrosion on chassis section across frount of vehicle

fuel pipes corroded

heavy perishing on n/s/f outer cv gator

oil leak

surface cuts on n/s/r tyre

surface rust on all metal brake pipes on vehicle

unable to check all metal brake pipes out of rear compensator valve due to thick sealent

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?

Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
5,158
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
60,850
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 59,436
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,151
position lamp(s) not working 17,886
Stop lamp not working 16,074
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,437
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M123 BGN is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1994 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 109,034 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Frontera fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 59,436 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M123 BGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Frontera typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 32 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M123 BGN is a 1994 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 22 September 1994.

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